Teal Mist 5 Speed Project
09-24-12, 10:12 PM
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It should settle a bit more. Take a tape measure and measure it now, the. Again in about a hundred miles or so. If they have been on a car for any length of time, shouldn't take very long to settle in.
09-25-12, 05:08 PM
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Well I finally got the rears in today. Not too bad, just a pain to get the old ones out.. I took more pics for the rear because of request, so here they are!
Well first thing I did was take off the wheel, and jack up the car, which then it looked like this..
Then I opened up the trunk and took the cover out and took off the covers to the top hats and unbolted all 6 nuts.
I then took off the one nut that attaches to the one bolt at the bottom of the strut, and then used a pin to hammer it out and used a bar as well to pry to get it straight...
After that, I put spring compressors on, and tightened them really good....
I then pryed on the top (this part was pain), and then pop! It came out....
Then I got the supra suspension ready to be put on...
And installation is reverse of removal!
So far the rear didn't really set in, but I can tell a small difference. The fronts are different though from this morning. I didn't measure, but I will after a day or two.
The other side is the same thing. So today I finally got a hold of the guys at Tire Rack, and the hub rings are officially on there way. After tomorrow, I will measure the gap and order spacers. After I get both of those, then I will see about CA bushings, steering rack bushings, and sway bar bushings. I really want to get those all done, then re-alignment. I'm pretty excited, I can also definitely tell a difference in handling. I usually drive about an hour and half each day, so I get some good miles in on it daily. So in the mail right now I have some new Lexus emblems coming for the trunk, new HIDs (6k) for headlights and a 6k HID kit for the fogs, and those hub rings. It's getting there!
Well first thing I did was take off the wheel, and jack up the car, which then it looked like this..
Then I opened up the trunk and took the cover out and took off the covers to the top hats and unbolted all 6 nuts.
I then took off the one nut that attaches to the one bolt at the bottom of the strut, and then used a pin to hammer it out and used a bar as well to pry to get it straight...
After that, I put spring compressors on, and tightened them really good....
I then pryed on the top (this part was pain), and then pop! It came out....
Then I got the supra suspension ready to be put on...
And installation is reverse of removal!
So far the rear didn't really set in, but I can tell a small difference. The fronts are different though from this morning. I didn't measure, but I will after a day or two.
The other side is the same thing. So today I finally got a hold of the guys at Tire Rack, and the hub rings are officially on there way. After tomorrow, I will measure the gap and order spacers. After I get both of those, then I will see about CA bushings, steering rack bushings, and sway bar bushings. I really want to get those all done, then re-alignment. I'm pretty excited, I can also definitely tell a difference in handling. I usually drive about an hour and half each day, so I get some good miles in on it daily. So in the mail right now I have some new Lexus emblems coming for the trunk, new HIDs (6k) for headlights and a 6k HID kit for the fogs, and those hub rings. It's getting there!
09-25-12, 06:48 PM
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Your project is coming long man. Car still needs time to settle a bit. You might consider TT lowering springs if still not low enough. Just a thought. Love to see progress come together without any hiccups. Keep the pictures coming and keep us posted...
09-25-12, 07:16 PM
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09-25-12, 07:45 PM
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I have not relocated it yet. I know with the TT suspension that I am clear, but once I go any lower, then I will have to. So I will see what I decide. It's an easy thing to do, and if I have the time, I might do it anyways. Thanks for the heads up!
09-25-12, 07:58 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...elocation.html
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09-26-12, 01:11 PM
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Well the suspension seems to be doing good. Handles a lot better, and it is settling in. It's a little bit more bouncier ride, but that doesn't bother me. Going to order spacers tonight for fronts and rear. Here are some pics after getting home today!
The rears dropped more. I used to be able to fit four fingers under each wheel well, now I'm down to three fingers. Haha
The rears dropped more. I used to be able to fit four fingers under each wheel well, now I'm down to three fingers. Haha
09-26-12, 01:30 PM
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Also, I measured and I need about a 15mm spacer in front and 25mm spacer in rear. Where do you guys get your spacers from for a good price? I'm going to order some tonight, just looking for the best deal.
